2026 Global Citizen Festival Cancelled Hours Before TXT’s Headlining Set

In a rare and disappointing turn of events, the 2026 Global Citizen Festival has been called off entirely — just one day before it was set to take place, and with TXT among its star-studded headliners.

TXT: Overview

Why the Festival Was Cancelled?

Global Citizen made the difficult call after consulting with the City of New York and NYC Parks, citing forecasts of unsafe conditions that would put tens of thousands of attendees, artists, crew, and staff at risk on the Great Lawn. Notably, organizers confirmed this marks the first time in 14 years they’ve had to cancel the event, underscoring just how serious the weather threat was this year. soompi

The team reportedly spent the week exploring alternative contingency plans, but ultimately none proved workable given the scale of the production and safety requirements involved.

What Happens to Tickets and Donations?

Fans don’t need to worry about chasing refunds manually. Anyone who purchased tickets will have their refund processed automatically, and those who donated to secure entry can also request a refund. An email detailing all available options was sent out to attendees the same day the cancellation was announced.

What About TXT’s Performance?

While fans are disappointed to miss TXT’s highly anticipated Global Citizen Festival debut, the group remains active elsewhere — including their appearance in the first episode of “Idol Festa Attack,” now streaming on Viki, giving fans a way to see them in action despite the setback.

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